Lord of the Mysteries: The Paradox Path
Chapter 127

A Gathering of Seven

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At three in the afternoon, beams of light rose within the palace resembling the residence of giants. Justice, Hanged Man, Sun, Devil, and Magician projected blurry figures tinged with a hint of blazing red.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool~ Good afternoon, Mr. Devil..." Before Audrey could finish her second greeting, her gaze suddenly swept over the figure seated at the very end.

He was a stranger dressed in a black hooded robe, equally illusory and hazy.

"Who is this?" Audrey looked toward Mr. Fool with some confusion but also delight. She had watched The Tarot Club grow bit by bit, and its expansion filled her with pride.

"The one who joined last week should have been Fors. Is this Xio this time? No, that's not right. The height doesn't match. Judging by the width of the shoulders and his sitting posture, he should be male..."

Audrey silently maintained her Spectator state, trying to analyze something from this new member, but Mr. Fool had already leaned back leisurely and said in a relaxed tone:

"This is a new member, Mr. World."

"Hello, Mr. World." Audrey greeted him politely, and the other members nodded in turn. However, Mr. World did not seem appreciative. In a hoarse voice, he said:

"Mr. Fool told me that tasks can be posted and materials collected here. Is that right?"

"Yes." Audrey nodded elegantly. "But you must wait patiently. Next comes Mr. Fool's reading time."

Hearing Audrey mention reading, Hanged Man immediately gave a humble bow and said:

"It's still six pages this time. I'll give you the final page next time."

"That's fine." Fool nodded lightly, then looked toward Mr. Devil. Noticing Fool's gaze, Sno immediately said respectfully:

"I also memorized a page of Roselle's Diary this time."

That isn't Roselle's Diary... Mr. Fool grumbled inwardly, but

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